Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Remote (US)

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Engineering

About Us:

As the world's first and largest NFT marketplace, OpenSea is pioneering the future of digital art, gaming, technology, and commerce. We empower creators, collectors, and developers to easily showcase, discover, buy, and sell unique digital items. OpenSea is the largest decentralized application on Ethereum by user traffic, serving millions of users every month.

We are a remote-first company with a diverse team of problem solvers, futurists, and doers who are passionate about building the next generation of digital marketplaces. As part of the team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of NFTs and digital assets.

Overview:

We are looking for a Design Engineer to help us bridge the gap between design and frontend engineering. This unique role requires a combination of technical expertise and design sensibility, ensuring that static designs are brought to life with exceptional interactivity and performance. You will work alongside product teams to elevate the user experience of OpenSea’s products and improve our design system’s implementation across our platform.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Design & Engineering Teams: Work with designers and frontend engineers to transform static designs into fully interactive product experiences with delightful interactions, polished code, and attention to detail.
• Contribute to Design Process: Provide a technical perspective to refine static designs, and often directly contribute to design concepts that enhance user experience.
• Design System Improvement: Help elevate core design system components, ensuring consistent and efficient usage across all OpenSea products.
• Marketing Collateral Design: Design and develop interactive landing pages and other marketing materials to strengthen OpenSea’s brand presence.

Desired Experience:

• 4+ years in software engineering, with a strong focus on Frontend Engineering.
• Fluency in React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS.
• Strong design-oriented attention to detail and an excellent sense of craft in bringing designs to life.
• Experience with web animations and interactions, ensuring smooth and responsive user experiences.
• Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript (familiarity with one is required).
• Ability to work independently, with a proactive and opinionated approach to development and design.
• Interest in blockchain technology is required; direct experience is a bonus but not necessary.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $160,000 - $270,000 (based on experience and qualifications).
• Health Benefits: 100% coverage for dental, vision, and medical for employees and 80% for dependents.
• Flexible Time Off Policy: Take the time you need to refresh while meeting your goals and contributing effectively.
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid parental bonding, with up to 8 additional weeks for the birthing parent.
• Mental Health Support: Access to 8 therapy sessions and 8 coaching sessions per year via Spring Health.
• Company Holidays: 11 company-wide holidays.
• Retirement Plan: Fidelity 401K plan.
• Internet/Mobile Reimbursement Plan: To help you stay connected.
• MacBook Pro & WFH Stipend: Equipment and support to help you be successful.
• Weekly Uber Eats Credit: $50 weekly to enjoy food on us.
• Team Retreats & Co-Working Expenses: Periodic company and team retreats for collaboration and fun.
• Other Perks: Monthly snack delivery and co-working gathering expenses.

Why OpenSea?

As a member of the OpenSea team, you will be joining a cutting-edge company at the forefront of the NFT and blockchain industry. You’ll work with passionate, talented colleagues, contribute to a rapidly growing marketplace, and have the opportunity to shape the future of digital ownership and collectibles.

If you don’t meet every single qualification listed above but are excited about the role and our mission, please apply — we’re eager to see how your skills and experiences align with the needs of our team.